Asmat

Asmat is a 37-year-old woman, living in the area of Lahore, Pakistan. She is the mother of 5 children and she is equally responsible for all of them. Her husband owns a welding shop in which he manufactures doors, windows and window panes on demand. He is a professional because he is an experienced welder and has been doing this work for 15 years.

The people of the town appreciate him for his art, and this is the reason he has a lot of orders for manufacturing. However, he does not have enough raw materials now to fill the orders. Asmat requested a loan of Rs. 40,000 for her husband so that he would be able to buy the needed raw materials. Asmat knows that, with the completion of these orders, the earnings will be increased also, which is beneficial for her family.

She hopes that this loan will prove to be productive for her husband's business. She is very thankful to Kiva's field partner, BRAC Pakistan.

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BRAC Pakistan focuses its work in some of the most underdeveloped parts of Pakistan, characterized by poor infrastructure and high levels of poverty. By supporting this loan, you are enabling access to finance for borrowers living in some of Pakistan's poorest areas.

About BRAC Pakistan

BRAC Pakistan is a subsidiary of BRAC, one of the world’s largest development organizations with a focus on microfinance and economic empowerment. It offers micro-loans designed to help small businesses, very poor clients and others, in addition to health and education services. Kiva’s flexible, zero-interest capital will enable BRAC to expand its outreach in underserved regions and to women who have had no access to microfinance services.